Big Bear Lake, CA -- Last week we shared with you the highlights of the ceremony celebrating Team Jordan Romero, upon their return from a record-breaking climb to the peak of Mt. Everest; among proclamations honoring 13-year-old Jordan Romero was a message from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger saying, “Your perseverance is the hallmark of a true champion.” But, as Jordan shared … [Read more...] about Eighth Grader Jordan Romero Says of His Mt. Everest Adventure: “My Favorite Moment Was Coming Back Here”
Deputy Fire Chief Dan Wurl to Succeed Pat Dennen as Fire Chief for San Bernardino County Fire Department
San Bernardino County, CA -- Long-time Assistant and Deputy Fire Chief Dan Wurl has been appointed as the new Fire Chief for the San Bernardino County Fire Department, assuming command from just-retired Fire Chief Pat Dennen, a Big Bear High School graduate who began his 36-year career as a firefighter as a volunteer with the Big Bear City Fire Department. Dennen’s successor … [Read more...] about Deputy Fire Chief Dan Wurl to Succeed Pat Dennen as Fire Chief for San Bernardino County Fire Department
BBHS Hosts Promotion Ceremony for 249 Big Bear Middle School Eighth Graders; Student Artwork Online
Big Bear Valley, CA -- Congratulations to Big Bear High School’s future Class of 2014, which celebrates their eighth grade promotion ceremony from Big Bear Middle School today (June 16). Two hundred and forty-nine eighth graders will participate in the BBMS ceremony, which will be held outside at Big Bear High School in Sugarloaf at 4pm this afternoon. Of these 249 eighth … [Read more...] about BBHS Hosts Promotion Ceremony for 249 Big Bear Middle School Eighth Graders; Student Artwork Online
Though City Council Holds on Jeffries Road Apartment Complex Decision, Neighbors Voice Their Concerns During Public Hearing
Big Bear Lake, CA -- At the onset of yesterday evening’s Big Bear Lake City Council meeting, it was announced to a packed Hofert Hall that the agenda item pertaining to the affordable apartment complex on Jeffries Road would be held until Council’s June 28 meeting. Though no action was to be taken, per a request from the developer National Core of Rancho Cucamonga, to hold for … [Read more...] about Though City Council Holds on Jeffries Road Apartment Complex Decision, Neighbors Voice Their Concerns During Public Hearing
Local Forest Care Program Eases Requirements, Reimburses Homeowners 75% for Creating Defensible Space
Big Bear Valley, CA -- ’Tis the season to clear defensible space, to ensure that your home, our community and the surrounding forest are fire-safe for the summer season. As emphasized by Big Bear Lake Fire Chief Rod Ballard prior to a Forest Care presentation at last night’s City Council meeting, “I cannot emphasize enough the importance of each of us taking steps to create … [Read more...] about Local Forest Care Program Eases Requirements, Reimburses Homeowners 75% for Creating Defensible Space